Arcane Nexus

[Micah]

Originally Posted by chrispedersen

CBM made astral a lot weaker, not having clam whoring for wishing, AN etc.

Singling out astral magic is incredibly misleading. Astral is only weaker inasmuch as all of the non-blood magic in the game is weaker. Due to alchemy and wish mechanics the removal of clams DOES NOT have an appreciable effect on pearl availability *in relation to other gem types*. E and F gems, otoh, do become harder to procure for much of the game (until wish is unlocked.)